Customer reviews from Staples
Staples - 12-Sheet Micro-Cut Multi-Media Shredder - Black
Average customer rating
4.6
(74 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 74 reviews
5 Stars
57
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
3
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1 Star
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89%of customers recommend this product.
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8 out of
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Customer Reviews for Staples - 12-Sheet Micro-Cut Multi-Media Shredder - Black
Customer Rating
5
Perfect for occasional use
on May 26, 2024
Posted by: Nadia
from Alexandria
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] First of all I was very impressed with how compact yet functional this shredder is. I’ve used compact shredders in the past but they were still way bulkier than this one. The efficient and minimalistic design allows to leave the shredder in sight even when office space is limited. My office also doubles as my craft room and it is also the smallest room in the house. Needless to say I need to be very creative with putting more stuff in it! But I had no issues whatsoever with leaving this shredder under the desk where it’s barely noticeable. It also feels quite sturdy in terms of assembly and materials. I work from home 1-2 days a week while my husband works from home full time. Most of the stuff we print is non-sensitive information which simply ends up in recycling. But every once in a while we do need to safely dispose of documents with personal data (for work and personal documents) and expired credit cards here and there. This shredder is absolutely perfect for this! It cuts both paper and plastic cards with ease and is easy/intuitive to use (which I find important since we don’t use it daily so didn’t memorise all the buttons). The shredded pieces are small enough that I’m not worried about privacy. Now if we needed to use it more often I’d probably look for something else since the bin is not exactly huge and frequent use would require more frequent emptying as well. While emptying the bin is not complicated it’s still yet another task on the to-do list. Naturally this is the compromise for having a compact machine. But if you are looking for a good shredder for occasional use this model is great!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Perfect For Our Needs
on May 26, 2024
Posted by: Erin
from Park Ridge
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This shredder is the perfect fit for a small home office! We use our shredder for shredding personal and work documents and needed a shredder that could manage our needs while also fitting comfortably in a small space. It’s compact size fit perfectly on a shelving unit we already owned and use daily in our office. While the bin is small it was able to hold all of the shredded paper for one shredding session. My husband’s work often requires him to shred sensitive documents and the shred size was small enough that he felt comfortable shredding work items when he worked from home. My favorite feature is that it was quiet enough to use while my toddler napped in the room next door. I would strongly recommend this for a small office that is used for remote work or for shredding personal documents.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Easy to Use Shredder
on May 26, 2024
Posted by: N.B.
from Massapequa
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This Micro-Cut Shredder is amazing! It is so easy to use and is so efficient at shredding paper. From the moment I unboxed the shredder to the first use was a breeze. The shredder came all together. I plugged it in turned the switch button to on and just waited for the ready power light to turn on before using. I was able to shred up to 12 sheets at a time with no issues including staples. The shredder is not noisy at all which is a plus. When I was done shredding I pulled out the bin and couldn’t believe how small the paper was shredded. The shredder is small enough to fit perfectly under my desk. For the size of the shredder the bin capacity is a decent size. This shredder will definitely be put to good use!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Great compact shredder
on May 25, 2024
Posted by: K.W.
from Natick
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I hadn’t bought a shredder in probably 10 years when I tried this one out—turns out new shredders are better than they used to be! It’s compact not too loud and feels safer to use than my old shredder. The best part of this one is that it is probably half the size of my old 8-page one but can do 12 sheets with no problem. Saving both time shredding and space to store the shredder is such a great change for our small home (and I’ve already given my old own away). I’m really happy with this and see us using this for another 10 years.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Nice practical compact shredder for home office
on May 25, 2024
Posted by: Lily
from ALTAMONTE SPRINGS
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a very sturdy built while compacted sizing shredder it doesn’t just slice the paper but literally chews it up into tiny pieces. The higher level of confidentiality makes it perfect to protect your privacy and other office needs. Pros: 1. Very compact size. It’s about two-thirds the size of a regular shredder I will say it’s around the size of an air fryer. It definitely takes less space and since it is shorter it makes more convenient and practical to put it on a desk. 2. The micro-cut. It cuts paper or cards into very small and fine pieces about black bean sizes flakes. It definitely gives better protection on your documents and data. There is no way you can put the documents back together once you shred them so be really careful and double check before you put them in there. 3. Strong shredder while operating quiet. The shredder can easily chew up 12 sheet of regular printing paper or any credit cards. The noise is not too loud nor too sharp. Since the shredding process is very fast I really don’t mind the sound. Cons: 1. The shredder is fairly heavy for its size. The weight makes it very sturdy but also hard to move. I wish it had two grips or handles on the side for the ease of taking out of the package or moving around. 2. Might be too much to ask but I wish it is cordless.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Compact powerhouse
on May 25, 2024
Posted by: Katie
from Van Meter
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This shredder gets the job done!! I appreciate that it is relatively compact. We have it under our home office desk and use it to shred old bills and anything else with personal info. A friend of ours was a victim of identity theft so we take prevention very seriously. This shredder impressively handles up to 12 sheets at once; even the staples!! (This was the last favorite part of our old one--manually removing all the stabples!) It shreds into such tiny pieces that it would be virtually impossible for someone to piece it together. I have zero worries about our personal info with this! The bin is good size and we haven't had to empty it yet after weeks of use. It is loud during use but this isn't a dealbreaker---I've yet to come across a "quiet" shredder. It is solidly built and I see us using this for years!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Shreds junk mail with ease
on May 25, 2024
Posted by: C.M.
from Plainview
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This shredder was the perfect companion for a home office - it shreds junk mail with ease! Loved the micro-cutting ability quietness of the shredder and the bin with the viewing window was easy to empty. Pretty small size and it can fit anywhere including under a desk. The only downside is the weight - it’s heavy for a small shredder.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Love my new shredder
on May 25, 2024
Posted by: P.K.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As a photo editor my home office space is very important to me. I love to find products that perform well while also being “space saving.” This shredder fits the bill! This picture shows that it was small enough to fit nicely on a shelf in my office; however don’t let that small size fool you… this shredder has plenty of get up and go! It has good shred speed while also shredding documents into tiny pieces. I love that the cross-shredded size increases security while also allowing more shredded material to fit inside the bin. It looks like it will be quite a while before I’ll need to empty it. Overall I’d consider this shredder a winner! I couldn’t find anything negative about it. I was surprised I could get so excited over a shredder!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples